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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1909

Page

5

Roosevelt African Hunt on Capitol Hill Budget Debate

Washington February 2 The house debated the hunting trip of President Roosevelt to Africa amid a larger appropriation discussion. A committee amendment raised the marine hospital and quarantine funding from 50000 to a higher amount while arguments over interstate commerce enforcement continued.

Washington House of Represents Hyves Roosevelt Garrett Fannessee Mann Timois Fitzgerald New York Sir +Fitzgerald Inter- State Commerce Commission

Bulloch Farmers Plan Reduced Acreage in Sea Island Cotton

Bulloch County farmers announce a planned reduction in sea island cotton acreage for 1906 0 citing likely yields similar to last season and a 10 to 16 percent decrease. Reports from reliable sources indicate farmers are determined to cut sea island cotton area this season.

Bulloch Preteadboro Sea Island

Grape-Nuts praised in a long customer letter

A lengthy testimonial from a Newer woman extols Grape-Nuts and Postum as nourishing economical foods. She claims seven years of satisfaction, improvements in health, restless nights and irritability cured, and notes her children thrived on Grape-Nuts. The letter appears to be from Battelle Creek Michigan, promoting the products.

Postum Co Renaos

Globe Girdlers Are Going Home After Stormy Voyage

Fort Monroe Virginia February 2 9 The bad weather greeted the battle ship fleet at the Virginia capes yesterday and today with wind rain and rough seas. Sailors headed home as enlistments expired and many carried souvenirs. Officers entertained in Richmond with a luncheon at the Jefferson and a reception at the Confederate Club. The Vermont remained in quarantine after a case of smallpox and vaccination efforts.

Fort Munroe Virginia Capes Old Point Pier Leo Lone Mees Admiraly Gperry Arnold Waa Tekan Naval Hommital Norfolk Basta Richmond Confederacy Major Richardson Sperry Wainwright Aleamona Chamber of Commerce Fortress Monroe Old Confederate Club Weatmoreland Ugee Thackeray The Jefferson Eigher W Gordon McCabe Anderson Congressman Lamb Virginia

Marshall Wilder Presents 2300 Jokes and Stories in Atlanta

Atlantan audiences at the Orpheum Water and New Kimball rooms enjoy Marshall Wilder, famed entertainer to royalty and democracy, as he catalogs 2300 distinct stories and jokes in a diary style show. He jokes about a busy life, verve, and his planned meeting with Frank Stapleton, noting his system of notes and comments for performance success.

Maranhall F. Wilder Atlanta Eltysia Orpheum Atlana New Kimball Wilder Alf United States Roem Wider Mr. Walder Yale Talsnvestem Frank Stapten

Woman's Hat Burns on Head During Mardi Gras Parade

February 23 Mardi Gras in the city drew festive crowds and colorful costumes. In a Montmartre restaurant a toy balloon ignited, causing an explosion that singed hair and scorched a hat. Florence Clark of Syracuse and Devitt Gallagher of Charleston were among those burned, with Miyo Laden Martin of Chicago sustaining singed eyebrows.

Bellevacas Montmartre Bre Florence Clark Syracuse Devitt Gal.lagher Charleston Martin Chicago

The Stomach of the Child Diet Aid Adverts

An old advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for children claiming they aid digestion and nervous behavior, enrich bodily juices, build brain and body, calm cravings, and improve appetite after meals. It asserts the product is plant based, harmless, and priced at 50 cents per package with a call to write for more information.

Stuart

Taft Addresses Southern Whites on Education and Immigration

President Taft spoke to a Southern audience urging education for both races and stressing the need to improve opportunities for African Americans. He noted figures like Booker T. Washington and described the Lucy Laney Institute at Augusta as an example of industrial education. He supported competition in immigration policy and praised Southern citizens for patriotism while acknowledging the race tensions and the struggle for equal footing in society.

Damentals Tartwald Booker Washington Tutt Af Augusti Taft Lucy Laney South New York Boston Dr. Walker

Moller Kills Self After Jilt by Woman

Lieutenant John J. Mollen of the Bin gin Infantry United States Army shot himself after returning from the Philippines and learning a young woman he courted had become engaged and possibly married. Rumors point to motives and a court martial past while three women viewed the body at the morgue. A Fort Jay chaplain recalled a servant’s similar suicide years earlier, noting the pattern of self destruction.

New York John J. Mollen Bignin Infantry United States Army Grand Tston Hotel Governor's Island Philippines Islands Moller Wan Hhis Sum San Francisco Alney Moller Leutenant

The Singer Tapestries and Needlework Discovery

The notice advertises the Singer machine as a tool for tapestry work without special attachments. It highlights French and Spanish discoveries in the Mississippi valley during the 17th and 18th centuries and invites readers to call at the Singer store in Atlanta at 7a Whitehall Street, seeking the Red Letter sign.

Mississippi Valley Singer Store Whitehall St Atlanta

Mobile Beauty Congress Crowned Queen of the Beauty

The Mobile Alabama carnival concluded with a grand nighttime parade of the Order of Myth featuring eight floats, followed by a beauty congress ball at the Battle House auditorium. Twenty one women from three states competed for titles, and Mia. Eagar B. Kay of Tuscaloosa was crowned queen amid Mobile society applause.

Mobile Ala Finight Order of Myth Witch Elita Tia City Congress of Beauty Battie House Auditorium Mia. Eagar B. Kay

Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices in Homer and Nearby Georgia

A batch of obituary notices and funeral changes from Homer and surrounding Georgia towns reports deaths of Earl Whitman and infant Madel, plus Clarence Telford, John A Moore, Henry G Gibson, and W R Wilson. Interment plans and service times are noted, with locations including West View, Milton, Cross Roads Church, and local cemeteries.

King Edward's Levee Attended by Cabinet Members at St James

The levee at St James Palace drew a broad turnout including most cabinet members and diplomatic figures. Whitelaw Reid, the American ambassador, presented to King Edward, with James Stillman of New York, L. H. McCormick, American head of London, and Lt. Cmdr Chester Wells of the U S Navy in attendance. The day focused on budget and diplomatic matters, while debate on the civil hill moved slowly.

Edward St James Palace Cablze Whitelaw Reld Willan Rockefeller, Jr James Stillmen New Fore L. H McCormicy London Chester Wella

Cohen Loeb wedding a lavish city ceremony

The Cohen daughter Miss Lilie Cohen wed at Ahavath-Achim Synagogue with Rabbi Levine officiating. Best man Joe Levy of Birmingham and bridesmaids including Miss Dora Cohen attended a reception at 10 West Mitchell Street with a full spread and dancing. The father Morris Cohen hosted, noting a shipment hiccup of beer kept at the station house.

Merniden Mise Lilie Cohen Dora Cohen Lizle Breabler Sadie Goldstein Rey Flokelstein Béthle Kaufman Birmingham Sam Lenman Sam Netentaum Louie Levy Nathan Sinkovitz Sam Edieos Jake Jacoss Harry Kallah Goldstein K and M Parmory Mitchell Street Nolden Morria Cohen Cohen

Dem Democrats Plan Atlanta Visit by Governors

A Young Men's Democratic League session in Atlanta considered arranging visits by Governor Johnson of Minnesota and Governor Folk of Missouri on March 25. Shelby Smith led a motion to form an arrangements committee, with President Bernhardingcettax approving the committee, list including Shelby Smith and other members. The finance committee, led by James L. Mayson, was ordered to meet tomorrow to discuss funds for the reception and entertainment.

Viette Atlanta Johnson Minnesota Folk Miscouri Shelby Init Bernhardingcettax Shelby Smith Shep Bryan

Cubs Train Plans Shift to Weet Baden After Hot Springs

Chicago National League club alters spring routine with Frank Chance directing split workouts. The squad will head to Weet Baden on March 1 and March 6, with both divisions awaiting Shreveport, Louisiana, on March 6. The changes depart from Hot Springs plans.

Cubs Chicago Hot Springs Frank Chance Pthherm Baden Shreveport Maran

Plan to Buy Uncle Remus Home by Ladies Auxiliary

A meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Uncle Emus Memorial Association in Atlanta approved a plan to form an endless chain to recruit five new members who will pay dues and sponsor further members. Funds will be used to purchase the home of Uncle Remus, with officers and committees named among the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce members accompanying the plan.

Uncle MrEashren R. Purser Marshall Sykford Joseph M Brown J R Tercel Northen R & Park BP Jones FF Musdox W GO Peel W M King FR Orme Frank Woldroft RJ Jewry EB L Connally A. Candler

Police Seek Elopers at Mother's Request

Mrs Crown seeks help locating her 19 year old daughter and Fred Myers after the girl eloped. The mother provided descriptions of the two and asked authorities to place them in custody if found. She says the daughter left home last Friday night and was last seen Monday night with Myers near Autarm avenues.

Mre Aeen 10 Myers

Case of Capt Hutchins Detachment From Command

Washington February 23 Rear Admiral Pitcairn chief of the Bureau of Navigation said no explanation exists for Captain Hamilton Hutchins removal from command of the battleship Kearse by Rear Admiral Sperry or for his return aboard a passenger vessel. He has no idea why Hutchins was detached, citing no advisories from Admiral Sperry and illness as the stated cause.

Washington Hamilton Mo Hutchne Kearse Sperry Xrestner Navy Pitlaburs nait@tion Tiutchine Filneas Department Admiral Sperry

Roosevelt Attends Funeral Of Harvard Dorm Tragedy Victim

President Roosevelt and party travel to New York to attend the funeral tomorrow for Stewart Douglas Robinson, nephew of the president, who died after falling from a dormitory window at Harvard. Kermit Roosevelt and Nicholas Longworth accompany him as the group heads east tonight.

Roosevelt Washington Kermit Nicholax Longworth New York Stewart Douglas Robinson Harvard Relief

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